Near Centreville in Amite County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
1. Bethany Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
Bethany Presbyterian Church. . [Top plaque] This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior , [Bottom plaque]
Bethany Presbyterian Church. Organized in 1808, Bethany Presbyterian Church is called the “Mother of Churches.” One of the oldest Presbyterian churches in the lower Mississippi River Valley, the present church was rebuilt around 1855 after a fire destroyed the previous building. The Greek Revival gabling is reflective of the architectural style of the 19th century. Session minutes dating from 1818 detail the church's rich history and provide a unique snapshot of the history of Amite County.,
1808 – PCUSA . 1861 – PCCSA (PCUS) . 1973 –PCA.
[Top plaque] This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
[Bottom plaque]
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Organized in 1808, Bethany Presbyterian
Church is called the “Mother of Churches.”
One of the oldest Presbyterian churches
in the lower Mississippi River Valley, the
present church was rebuilt around 1855
after a fire destroyed the previous building.
The Greek Revival gabling is reflective of
the architectural style of the 19th century.
Session minutes dating from 1818 detail
the church's rich history and provide a
unique snapshot of the history of Amite
County.
Location. 31° 6.128′ N, 90° 59.181′ W. Marker is near Centreville, Mississippi, in Amite County. Marker is on Perry Road north of Ewell Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3037 Perry Rd, Centreville MS 39631, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles
Regarding Bethany Presbyterian Church. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
Bethany Presbyterian Church is notable for its high degree of architectural integrity. It retains all four of its original sets of Greek Revival double-leaf doors with transoms. The interior retains its simple plank wall and ceiling, and the original pews remain in use. The church stands today as an exceptionally well preserved example of antebellum vernacular religious architecture in Mississippi.
The congregation of Bethany Presbyterian Church was founded in 1808. The present structure is the third building on this site.
According to the Presbyterian Church in America Historical Center, Bethany is the oldest Mississippi church in the PCA and 28th oldest in the country.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
2. Bethany Presbyterian Church Marker
. National Register nomination for the church, which was listed in 2003. (Prepared by Richard J. Cawthon; via Mississippi Department of Archives and History) (Submitted on March 19, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
